On Wednesday, January 9th, the Missouri General Assembly will begin its 100th convention. After multiple resignations and term limits Missouri now has many new faces along with a multitude of issues on their agenda.
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NYC Mayor Working on Health Care for all Residents by 2021
Since Obamacare was passed back in 2010, there’s been a decrease in New Yorkers without health insurance.
Editorial Trump Administration Issued Fewest New Regulations In Decades
Many, not all, of the bureaucracy, have learned nothing else but how to push paperwork, make rules and run the other people’s lives and businesses.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg Ends 25 Year Perfect Court Attendance
Supreme Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will not be attending today’s Supreme court arguments. This will be the first time that she will miss an attendance in 25 years.
U.S. House Builds its own Day Care for Children of Staff
On January 3rd, 2019, 435 representatives and 100 senators were sworn into the 116th United States Congress.
Muslim Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar Sworn In Using Koran
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar took their ceremonial swearing in oath on copies of the Muslim Holy book, the Koran, Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Nancy Pelosi Regains Speakership As Democrats Regain House Majority
Pelosi’s election ends the one-party control of the Republicans over the last two years. Pelosi outlined the Democratic vision for Congress and the country
Poacher Sentenced to Watch ‘Bambi’ During his Time in Jail
On December 13th a Missouri man has been sentenced to a year in jail for involvement in an illegal deer poaching ring.
Affordable Care Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Texas Judge
The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, has been ruled unconstitutional by a Texas judge. Due to a recent change in federal tax law, U.S. District Judge…
Republic City- MO Pays $1.2 Million to Settle Police Shooting Lawsuit
Republic Missouri has finally reached a settlement of $1.2 million with the family of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2016.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Stepping Down Amid Investigation
Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, has recently notified the White House that he intends to step down.
Nebraska Principal of Elementary School Plays Grinch, Bans Christmas
Every year, about this time, there is a new story of someone who just can’t abide the American tradition and holiday called Christmas. Never mind, it’s been practiced for over 200 years.